Closing the cyber resilience gaps that matter: a senior leaders' roundtable

For CIOs and security leaders, cyber resilience is now as much a business leadership issue as a technology one.

Most Australian organisations have had a cyber security moment that never made it past the executive team: a near miss, a significant vulnerability, or an incident that exposed weaknesses in the plan. 

The challenge is rarely a lack of investment or awareness. It's knowing:

  • Where the organisation is genuinely vulnerable
  • How prepared leaders are to respond when disruption hits
  • Whether resilience extends beyond documented policy into everyday operations

As threats become more frequent and regulatory expectations rise, boards are asking tougher questions about preparedness, accountability and business impact. Are you ready to answer them?

Join fellow technology leaders to exchange strategies for closing the gaps that matter most to business continuity, risk and executive confidence. 

In partnership with:

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Important – attendance criteria: This event is specifically designed for senior IT professionals (Head/Director level or above) from large companies (500+ employees), along with senior representatives from our event partners. Professionals who fall outside these criteria — including those from technology vendors, media, marketing, or consulting firms — are not eligible to attend and may have their registrations declined.

Benefits of attending:

  • Compare how peers are addressing cyber resilience gaps that often remain hidden from boards and executives.
  • Learn how leading organisations assess preparedness beyond policies and compliance requirements.
  • Understand where cyber risk becomes a broader business continuity challenge.
  • Explore the conversations boards need to have about risk, accountability and readiness.
  • Gain practical insights to strengthen resilience and improve confidence in your response capabilities.

Agenda:

Day 1
  • Registration & Pre-Event Networking
    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Welcome from host & Introductions
    12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
  • Group discussion and 3-course dining
    12:40 PM - 2:10 PM
  • Closing remarks and end
    2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Event location: Melbourne, CBD

Away from the boardroom, this is an opportunity to exchange perspectives, share practical experiences, and explore the priorities shaping technology leadership today, with plenty of time for meaningful conversation and connection.

A focused lunch. Candid conversations. Valuable peer connections.

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Sydney, CBD

Sydney, NSW(AUS) 2000
Australia

Hosts and guest contributors:

Sasha Karen

Editor, CIO & ARN
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